Whether we're die-hard Waiters, or Orphan Adopters, there is such a joy in sharing the smart with other folks. One old gentleman passing Cloud9 parked in her first 'little' spot, in the parking lot triangle at the end of a row, said with a bright grin, "That's just damned cute." I grinned back. He asked, I answered, "smart fortwo. Daimler/Chrysler. smart center Portland." He looked back several times, shaking his head up and down. He wants one.
In my work today, I invited my client, a striking, ample artist, in for a look. She wants one for her daughter in Portland. When I got home, I called and gave her more of the Orphan and coupe skinny.
This Ambassador-ship is, by definition, grass-roots. Our forums provide a national round-table, as it were, but our individual spheres proves the influence.
One idea already posted involves fliers to hand out. I like that idea alot. (I'm on the hunt for the 'Ticket Holder' accessory...
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True, not everyone remains an Ambassador forever, I guess, because the first one I spied was here on the Central Oregon Coast. It was from B.C. The top was down, and we were stopped at a light. I looked over, got a huge grin on my face, and something like the old man said, and the guy could barely eke out "smart." And then spat out, "...by Mercedes." But, the smartie has been part of my psyche since, aloof rich guy notwithstanding.
As of Leap Friday, I'm sure glad to be a better Ambassador.
God, I love my car.
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